Random Greatest Gay Icons In Music (66 items)

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  (#33) Little Richard

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  Little Richard has described himself as a "bisexual alien," but his flamboyant performances and lavish style have made him a gay icon. He even worked as a drag performer in the early 1950s. 
  
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  (#40) Liberace

  • Dec. at 68 (1919-1987)

  Liberace never came out as gay, but his flamboyant performances and lavish style caused his to be embraced by the gay community around the world. He had several relationships with men throughout his life, but he kept them from the public.
  
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  (#39) Erasure

  Erasure front man Andy Bell is openly gay. The band has a huge gay following, and they have toured the world performing benefit concerts promoting gay rights.
  
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  (#34) The B-52's

  The B-52s have a huge gay following who love their kitschy brand of upbeat pop music. Lead vocalist Fred Schneider is openly gay, as was co-founder Ricky Wilson, who died of AIDS-related complications in 1985.
  
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  (#5) Madonna

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  Madonna was going to gay bars from the time she was a teenager, and she was later named "The Greatest Gay Icon" by The Advocate.  She has fought for gay rights and same-sex marriage all over the world.  She says, "I wouldn't have a career if it weren't for the gay community."
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  (#29) Mika

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  Singer Mika came out as gay in 2012, but he has been creating fun pop music full of innuendo for his entire career, making him popular with the gay community.
  

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